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OPINION: For teenagers, the internet helps during lockdowns but it's no substitute for the outside world

OPINION: For teenagers, the internet helps during lockdowns but it's no substitute for the outside world

The internet has helped teenagers continue learning and connect with others
ONTARIO: Helicopter at Nipigon-area forest fire went out of control at 3,000 feet

ONTARIO: Helicopter at Nipigon-area forest fire went out of control at 3,000 feet

The Transportation Safety Board says the pilot suffered serious injuries
ONTARIO: Passenger can't recall which lights were on when boat struck by O'Leary's boat

ONTARIO: Passenger can't recall which lights were on when boat struck by O'Leary's boat

Susan Auricchio testified by video conference at the trial of Linda O'Leary, who is charged under the Canada Shipping Act in connection with the incident
VIDEO: Check out this loon feeding underwater

VIDEO: Check out this loon feeding underwater

Barrie photographer Kevin Biskaborn captures aquatic life in Kempenfelt Bay
BEYOND LOCAL: Some long-wear makeup linked to toxins harmful to health and environment, study says

BEYOND LOCAL: Some long-wear makeup linked to toxins harmful to health and environment, study says

A paper published finds that many common cosmetic products contain signs of a class of chemicals known as polyfluoroalkyl substances — or PFAS — that can contaminate water systems for generations and have been linked to serious health risks
ONTARIO: Boat had lights on when it was hit by vessel operated by Linda O'Leary, witness says

ONTARIO: Boat had lights on when it was hit by vessel operated by Linda O'Leary, witness says

Richard Ruh told an Ontario court the boat he was aboard had its navigation lights – a white overhead light and two green and red lights on the bow – on at the time of the late-night crash that killed two people
CANADA: Violent extremists driven by ideology turning to virtual currencies, federal centre says

CANADA: Violent extremists driven by ideology turning to virtual currencies, federal centre says

The centre, known as Fintrac, tries to pinpoint cash linked to terrorism and money laundering by sifting through millions of pieces of information annually from banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, money service businesses, real estate brokers, casinos and others
ONTARIO: What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

ONTARIO: What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

A bill invoking the clause passed Monday and means third parties can only spend $600,000 in the 12 months before an election is called
BEYOND LOCAL: Self-publishing may be the answer to shakeups in the book world amid COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Self-publishing may be the answer to shakeups in the book world amid COVID-19

Sales increases for self-published titles in the pandemic is likely related to the accessibility of ebooks during bookstore and library closures
OPINION: Why hatred should be considered a contagious disease

OPINION: Why hatred should be considered a contagious disease

Hatred is a public health issue because it often engenders widespread physical, psychological or political violence, global health prof says